WEEKLY FASHION NEWS RECAP: 8/9-8/16

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Transgender models walking the runway has been fashion's most open secret for decades now, so it's no surprise witnessing the mainstream uprising of transgender models. openly snagging fashion and beauty campaigns. I love the idea behind H&M's sister store & Other Stories all transgender photo shoot- which starred not only fast rising transgender models Hari Nef and Valentijn De Hingh- but the crew also consisted of a photographer Amos Mac, a stylist Love Bailey, and a makeup artist Nina Poon, who all identify as transgender. Who better to shoot you than someone who knows your struggle?  Read more about it on Elle.com

Macy's is getting in on New York Fashion Week this year by staging their own fashion show! The mega store will show the latest fall fashions from it's exclusive lines (including Jessica Simpson and Heidi Klum) on the runway September 17th, closing out Fashion Week. The show will air on September 23, on E! Want more details? Read here.

British actor Idris Elba made history as the first 'Maxim man' to be shot for the cover of Maxim magazine, and did I mention it's for the September issue? MAJOR!! Fashion advertisers were loving it, read about that here

Do you love shoes from Aldo? Of course you do, and since the brand loves its customers so much they are collaborating with Target to release a budget friendly shoe and handbag line called A+. The price range is from $35-$89 and will feature neutral heavy, trend driven styles for men and women. A+ arrives at the big box store on September 6th. See the lookbook here...